Hospice Admissions RN: Patient Care & Care Coordination

Mission Healthcare; Shafter (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement savings plan

Mileage reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid vacation, sick leave, and public/

Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Relocation Assistance

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible Spending & Health Savings

Disability, life, and AD&D insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Mission Healthcare, a leading home health and hospice provider, is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our Kern County team. You will initiate and adjust plans of care, assess patient needs, and collaborate with physicians and families to deliver high‑quality, compassionate care.

Candidates should have an RN license in CA, a year of acute care and home health experience, and a valid driver's license. The role features a Mon-Fri schedule, competitive benefits, and a starting pay of $63/hour DOE.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited nursing program; RN license required.
• Current RN license in the state of California.
• Minimum 1 year of acute care experience.
• Minimum 1 year of home health or hospice experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license with reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Initiates the plan of care and revises as patient status and needs change.
• Uses health assessment data to determine nursing diagnosis.
• Develops a care plan with goals based on nursing diagnosis and palliative actions.
• Provides health care instructions to the patient per assessment and plan.
• Assists with activities of daily living and promotes self-sufficiency and comfort.
• Acts as Case Manager when assigned and coordinates patient care for assigned caseload.
• Communicates with physicians regarding patient needs and documents changes.
• Educates patient and family on self-care and health counseling; collaborates with the interdisciplinary team.

Skills

Nursing license

Acute care experience

Home health/hospice

Driver’s license

Education

Nursing degree (RN)

Accredited nursing program

Job description

Mission Healthcare, a leading home health and hospice provider, is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our Kern County team. You will initiate and adjust plans of care, assess patient needs, and collaborate with physicians and families to deliver high‑quality, compassionate care.

Candidates should have an RN license in CA, a year of acute care and home health experience, and a valid driver's license. The role features a Mon-Fri schedule, competitive benefits, and a starting pay of $63/hour DOE.